The Australian Outback

(2001)
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Episodes 17

1 Stranded

January 28, 2001

42m

Sixteen contestants arrive on a military airplane in Queensland and immediately form two tribes---Kucha and Ogakor. After a five-mile hike to their respective camps, the tribes compete on an obstacle course for Immunity and waterproof matches. The losing tribe then attends Tribal Council and votes out its first member.

2 Suspicion

February 1, 2001

42m

Jerri accuses Kel of eating contraband beef jerky, which he denies. In the “Butch Cassidy” Reward Challenge, the players jump off a cliff into a pool of water, swim to a floating crate and carry it ashore to win blankets. “Tucker'd Out” is the Immunity Challenge. The tribemates eat aboriginal foods (“bush tucker”), such as cow brains, grubs, grasshoppers and mangrove worms. However, Kimmi, a vegetarian, refuses to join in. Later, the second person is voted out of the game.

3 Trust No One

February 8, 2001

42m

Fourteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a third outcast returns to civilization.

4 The Killing Fields

February 15, 2001

42m

Thirteen men and women strive to live in the wild; a fourth outcast returns to civilization; fire threatens a tribe.

5 The Gloves Come off

February 22, 2001

42m

Twelve men and women strive to live in the wild; a fifth outcast returns to civilization; members battle exhaustion and hunger.

6 Trial By Fire

March 1, 2001

42m

A stunning event shakes up the remaining castaways mere days before the two tribes merge; a tribal council converges to snuff the chances of yet another contestant.

7 The Merge

March 8, 2001

42m

Ten men and women strive to live in the wild; a seventh outcast returns to civilization; remaining survivors merge into one tribe.

8 Friends?

March 14, 2001

42m

Nine men and women strive to live in the wild; an eighth outcast returns to civilization; individuals rethink their strategy.

9 The First 24 Days: A Closer Look

March 21, 2001

42m

Highlights and never-before-seen footage show the competitors in the wild.

10 Honeymoon or Not?

March 29, 2001

42m

Eight men and women strive to live in the wild; heavy storms and lack of rations tests the survivors; a ninth outcast returns to civilization.

11 Let's Make a Deal

April 5, 2001

42m

Seven men and women strive to live in the wild; the Barramundi face rising waters; a 10th person must leave the survivalists.

12 No Longer Just a Game

April 12, 2001

42m

Six men and women strive to live in the wild; the tribe faces torrential rain; an 11th person is voted out of the tribe.

13 Enough Is Enough

April 19, 2001

42m

Men and women strive to live in the wild; the reward challenge lifts the survivors' spirits; a 12th person is voted out of the tribe.

14 The Final Four

April 26, 2001

42m

The final four contestants are shocked when they see their reflections in a mirror for the first time in 38 days; one tribe member is visibly distant.

15 The Most Deserving

May 3, 2001

1h 29m

The three remaining contestants vie for the $1 million grand prize.

16 The Australian Outback Reunion

May 3, 2001

42m

Participants in the series discuss their experiences.

17 Back from the Outback

May 10, 2001

42m

This episode follows the life of each Survivor 2 member after they came back from the Outback.

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